<h1>India Secures $329 Million AIIB Loan for Gujarat Rural Roads Project to Benefit 8 Million Residents Across 33 Districts.</h1> India has signed a loan agreement with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for $329 million to fund the Gujarat Rural Roads Project. The agreement aims to enhance rural road connectivity to 1,060 villages across Gujarat's 33 districts, benefiting approximately 8 million residents. The project includes constructing and upgrading 5,000 km of non-plan roads, addressing missing links and structures, and improving roads in tribal areas. It also involves upgrading existing roads to blacktop, resurfacing village roads, and enhancing bridges to prevent flooding. This initiative will aid public transport, educational institutions, hospitals, and local markets.